HeyRuaHow to say “flute player” in Irish
- Irish:
- fliúiteadóir
- English:
- flute player
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLOO-tyuh-dohr” /ˈfʲlʲuːtʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fliúiteadóirí (flute players)
- Genitive singular:
- fliúiteadóra, an fhliúiteadóra (e.g. ceol an fhliúiteadóra, the flute player's music)
- Genitive plural:
- fliúiteadóirí, na bhfliúiteadóirí (e.g. comórtas fliúiteadóirí, a competition for flute players)
What does “fliúiteadóir” mean?
- flute player
- A person who plays the flute.Also: flautist, flutist, fluter.
“Fliúiteadóir” with the article
The plural of flute player in Irish is fliúiteadóirí. Here is fliúiteadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fliúiteadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fliúiteadóir, the Irish word for flute player.
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Flute player in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flute player?
The Irish for flute player is fliúiteadóir (pronounced “FLOO-tyuh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fliúiteadóirí.
How do you pronounce fliúiteadóir in Irish?
Fliúiteadóir is said like “FLOO-tyuh-dohr” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲuːtʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of flute player in Irish?
The plural of fliúiteadóir is fliúiteadóirí; with the article, na fliúiteadóirí means “the flute players”. The genitive plural is fliúiteadóirí, as in comórtas fliúiteadóirí (a competition for flute players).
Why does fliúiteadóir change to fhliúiteadóir or bhfliúiteadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fliúiteadóir becomes mo fhliúiteadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfliúiteadóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fliúiteadóir' and 'feadóg'?
'Fliúiteadóir' is a person who plays the 'fliúit' (flute), while 'feadóg' is the tin whistle itself, not a person.
